501(c)(3) · EIN 33-1265494

The Future
is Focused.

We provide educational media arts programming, workforce development training, mentorship, and career pathway opportunities for underserved youth through hands-on instruction in digital storytelling, live production, and creative technology.

01 / Purpose

We bridge the gap between creative curiosity and technical mastery for underserved youth through hands-on media arts programming, workforce development, and mentorship.

Through partnerships with local businesses, non-profits, city initiatives, and small businesses, MagRose offers youth real-world education and practical experience in digital storytelling, live production, and creative technology — building career pathways one project at a time.

01

Educate

Hands-on media arts programming in live event production, lighting, audio, and digital post-production using industry-standard hardware and creative technology.

02

Develop

Workforce development training on real-world commercial sets — concerts, festivals, brand shoots — building portfolios and earning professional credits.

03

Mentor

Guided mentorship and direct career pathways to industry internships, with coaching from veteran photographers, directors, broadcast tv professionals, and producers.

02 / Leadership

Directing the Vision

Portrait of Lopaka Lambert, Co-Founder and Technical Director at MagRose MediaCo-Founder

Lopaka Lambert

Co-Founder / Technical Director — RSL Productions

Co-founder and technical director leading live production, broadcast workflows, and crew training for MagRose youth on real-world commercial sets.

RSLProductionsLive.org ↗
Portrait of Antonio Harris, Lead Instructor at MagRose MediaInstructor

Antonio Harris

Lead Instructor — Master Photographer

Master photographer and lead instructor shaping the visual curriculum, mentoring underserved youth, and guiding career pathways in digital storytelling and live production.

antonioharris.com ↗
Portrait of Devyn Jones Sr., Co-Founder and Story Development at MagRose MediaCo-Founder

Devyn Jones Sr.

Co-Founder / Story Development — Narrify Story Co.

Co-founder leading story development and narrative direction — translating client briefs into hands-on learning that builds portfolios, confidence, and career credits.

narrifystories.org ↗

Our Advisory Board

Connections · Support · Resources · Motivation

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Behind every youth we serve stands a circle of trusted advisors — a list of amazing people who open doors, provide connections, share resources, and offer ongoing motivation to our students and our team. We see you, and we appreciate you.

★ / Spotlight

Youth Creator of the Week.

Every week we highlight a young creator who is showing up, leveling up, and pushing the craft forward.

Featured creator
portrait coming soon
Coming soon

Your name here.

Youth creator · TBD

Every week we'll highlight a young creator from the program who is showing up, leveling up, and pushing the craft forward. Check back soon to meet our first featured youth — or apply now to put yourself in the running.

Nominated by mentorsBecome a creator →

In the field.

03 / Work

MagRose youth on location during a community production
Student photographer capturing a portrait on set
MagRose crew documenting a Portland community event
Behind the scenes — MagRose live production
MagRose mentor coaching a student on camera
Behind the scenes on a MagRose production set

05 / Partners

In good company.

Community collaborators investing in Portland's next generation of media talent.

  • PartnerPortland Housing CenterHomeownership Stories — short doc series
  • PartnerOffice of Loretta SmithCommunity gatherings & neighborhood events — no campaign or trial coverage
  • PartnerMultnomah CountyYouth services PSA campaign
  • PartnerState of OregonStatewide workforce spotlight reel
  • PartnerPortland Faith CommunitySunday service livestreams & ministry films
  • PartnerBPIBlack Parent Initiative brand film
  • PartnerOHPIOregon Health Policy Institute explainer
  • PartnerPixThisCreative photography & visual storytelling partnership — pixthis.com
  • PartnerPro Sound and LightingLive event audio, lighting, and staging production support
  • PartnerReally Big VideoLarge-format video production and live broadcast collaboration
  • PartnerBeastgripMobile rig & lens accessories vendor — beastgrip.com
  • PartnerB&H PhotoProfessional photo, video & pro audio equipment partner
  • PartnerRSL ProductionsVideo production & creative media collaboration
  • PartnerNarrify Story CoNarrative-driven brand storytelling & content studio
  • PartnerCezzies ChewsCraft services vendor & community program partner — cezzieschews.com
  • PartnerAntonio Harris PhotographyDocumentary & portrait photography partner
  • PartnerEthnic EnsembleHand-stitched garments, props & wardrobe partner — ethnicensemble.com
  • PartnerStudio 12Production studio & creative space collaborator
  • PartnerRP ComputingIT infrastructure, network & wiring support for partner facilities — rpcomputing.biz
  • PartnerTravel PortlandPortland tourism & community event production collaboration — travelportland.com
  • PartnerTiltaCamera cages, rigs & accessories vendor — tilta.com
  • PartnerEartecWireless headset intercom systems for live production crews — eartec.com
  • PartnerIndiProToolsCamera battery systems, V-mount belts & field power solutions — indiprotools.com

+ Eight partner churches across the Portland metro area

For Young Creators

Ready to create?

Applications are open for the next MagRose cohort. No experience required — we provide the equipment, the mentorship, and the set.

Youth Application

For Sponsors & Partners

Invest in talent.

Sponsor a cohort, host a production, donate equipment, or hire a graduate. Let's build the future of media together.

Partner With Us

04 / Curriculum

A real curriculum. Real cameras. Real sets.

Four learning tracks built around how productions actually run — from optics and lighting to live switching, color, and sound. Start learning today on our online platform.

Start Learning →

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